The Southern University Jaguars (1-12) welcome the Prairie View A&M Panthers (2-11) to F.G. Clark Center. The Jaguars will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Southern University Jaguars Betting Odds
In their last game, the Jaguars were blown out by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 82-62, while the Panthers defeated the Santa Clara Broncos, 81-64.
Prairie View A&M dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.7 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.569. For those same stats, Santa Clara put up marks of 22.3 and 0.439, respectively. Southern University, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.0 vs. 22.9). Eddie Reese was a key piece for Southern University with 16 points. Gary Blackston had a solid performance for Prairie View A&M, putting up 30 points and eight rebounds.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Prairie View A&M won 77-69. Prairie View A&M had a better effective field goal percentage (0.454 vs. 0.375). Southern University, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 17.9). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It could be a sloppy game for the Southern University offense. Southern University ranks 336th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Prairie View A&M forces the 31st-most turnovers in the country (23.5 percent).
Prairie View A&M Panthers at Southern University Jaguars Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southern University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M ranks 178th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while Southern University ranks 256th (17.3).
- The Panthers average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 57th in the NCAA. The Jaguars rank 76th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Panthers rank 204th in rebounds per game (32.3) while the Jaguars rank 261st (28.8).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 180th in assists per game (10.1) while Southern University ranks 201st in assists allowed per game (15.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
- The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 23.2, up from 17.2 for the season.
